https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 19:43:37 +0000 Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:05:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=41789 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41789&PID=5791225&title=local-midwife-or-close-to-work#5791225 Author: Dot2012
Subject: 41789
Posted: 02 April 2012 at 5:05pm

I chose my LMC close to work as it was way more convenient for antenatal appointments...also like you I wanted to birth at Auckland rather than North Shore. It has (so far) worked out really well, as I could duck out during work hours for appointments quite easily.]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:05:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41789&PID=5791225&title=local-midwife-or-close-to-work#5791225 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41789&PID=5790896&title=local-midwife-or-close-to-work#5790896 Author: LMSunshine
Subject: 41789
Posted: 30 March 2012 at 11:34pm

When I had DS, my midwife was about 20mins from home. She works out of Auckland hospital. While she didn't do visits after the birth she organized a really lovely midwife to visit. I don't think it made much difference to my/care. ]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:34:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41789&PID=5790896&title=local-midwife-or-close-to-work#5790896 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41789&PID=5789778&title=local-midwife-or-close-to-work#5789778 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 41789
Posted: 25 March 2012 at 12:34pm

Close to where you live as your MW will be doing home visits once baby arrives.

I found when looking for MWs in West Auckland some wouldn't take me on as it was too far for them to go.]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:34:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41789&PID=5789778&title=local-midwife-or-close-to-work#5789778 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41789&PID=5789777&title=local-midwife-or-close-to-work#5789777 Author: Red
Subject: 41789
Posted: 25 March 2012 at 12:27pm

I would choose closer to home - just try and find one that is able to birth at Auckland if that is your preference.]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:27:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41789&PID=5789777&title=local-midwife-or-close-to-work#5789777 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41789&PID=5789753&title=local-midwife-or-close-to-work#5789753 Author: KH25
Subject: 41789
Posted: 25 March 2012 at 4:56am

I would say closer to home. The MW has to come for home visits after bubs is born so I expect it would be easier if they didn't have to travel as far?]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:56:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41789&PID=5789753&title=local-midwife-or-close-to-work#5789753 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41789&PID=5789747&title=local-midwife-or-close-to-work#5789747 Author: mcmarsh
Subject: 41789
Posted: 24 March 2012 at 10:41pm

I am in the process of investigating midwives and needed to check something before I start ringing around.

Many MW have what areas they service....does that mean I have to find a MW that is in the area I live in or can I find someone close to where I work?

I work 1/2 an hour away and TBH I would like to birth at Auckland rather than Middlemore anyway, which is close to work rather than home.

Can MW only take on new mums from their area or is it a personal choice of the MW

Thanks in advance ]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:41:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41789&PID=5789747&title=local-midwife-or-close-to-work#5789747